Schness, m. (thieves’), physiognomy.
Schnick, m. (popular), brandy, “French cream.” See [Tord-boyaux].
Schniquer (popular), to get drunk on brandy.
Schniqueur (popular), brandy-bibber.
Schpile, adj. (popular), good; excellent, or “clipping;” fine. Synonymous of “becnerf.” Il n’est pas —— à frayer, he is not good company.
Schpiler (popular), to do good work.
Schproum, m. (thieves’), faire du ——, to make a noise, “to kick up a row.”
Schtard, m. (thieves’), prison, “stir.” See [Motte]. La —— aux frusques, a pawnbroker’s shop. La —— des lascars, the prison of La Roquette.
Schtardier, m. (thieves’), prisoner, “canary.”